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NEXT COURSE WILL BEGIN IN MARCH 2026.
NEXT COURSE WILL BEGIN IN MARCH 2026.
So you've done your 200 hour YTTC, and you have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of yogic practice, lifestyle & teaching...
Are you ready to now dive into the real depth of what being a yoga teacher has to offer?
This training offers in-person and online options, making it accessible for teachers all around the world!
In-Person Training Combined With Online Study
In-Person Training Combined With Online Study
Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning, combined with the in-depth theory available through beautifull-crafted video content.
Online Option for Distance Learning
Online Option for Distance Learning
A terrific option for those who cannot physically participate in the in-person sessions, but still want ALL the enriching content!
Dive Deeper!
Dive Deeper!
A 200 hour TTC gives you a new vocabulary, and builds the fundamental building blocks of what a yoga teacher needs to begin guiding their students. However, there is so much that cannot be taught in a Level 1 training, and now it is your chance to really dive into the juiciest content that remains elusive to most 200 hour teachers.
Uncover The Secrets of the Pros!
Uncover The Secrets of the Pros!
Not only will you be able to offer your students world-class sequences, but you will also learn the deeper mysteries of the healing aspects of yoga. Learn the therapeutic properties of the asanas, secret kriyas to enhance spiritual growth, really immerse yourself into the art of yoga nidra, learn how to safely facilitate shat karma techniques, deepen your working knowledge of yoga anatomy, take yourself to the next level as a professional in the field... and much more!
A Glimpse into the Content...
A Glimpse into the Content...
Course Overview
Course Overview
Goal: Deepen teaching skills, enhance philosophical & technical understanding, and enrich personal sādhanā.
Structure: 6 core modules + capstone practicum
Mode: In-person classes (structured pace) + digital content (video lectures & course manual) + regular live sessions (online via Google Meets)
Format: 300 hours total (12 months)
100 contact hours with your course facilitator
100 hours self-paced study (videos, readings & research)
100 hours practicum & assessment
Students who cannot attend the live lectures will simply enjoy a mixture of recorded video lessons combined with regular live online tutorials.
CLICK HERE - A simple outline of the course layout
CLICK HERE - A simple outline of the course layout
Live lectures - with recordings available for distance learners.
Tutorial Classes every second week - with recordings available.
Pre-recorded videos - self study section.
Practicum work - log sheets & teaching hours.
Assignments - 6 core module assignments (1 theme every 2 months)
Theory AND practical assessments - A written + a practical aspect (which can be recorded, for distance students).
Those who meet the minimum course requirements are eligible to attend an additional Advanced Teacher Retreat at the end of the year! (This is optional, and not covered in the course fee).
CLICK HERE - A more detailed outline...
CLICK HERE - A more detailed outline...
Live lectures are held in Somerset West as the Afrishanti Yoga School. They will be held on the FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY of every month. Sessions are from 10:00 - 16:00. All content for these lectures will be available on high quality video recordings, which are available to distance-learning students via our online course platform.
Students are required to attend 2 live online Tutorial Classes every LAST THURSDAY of the month from 18:00 - 20:00. Sessions will be recorded for thos who cannot make the class.
Pre-recorded videos will be made available each week to watch at home. These videos (combined with your theory manuals) are necessary for assignments, and count towards your final exam prep. The recorded lectures are content rich, and very in-depth.
Students are required to sign off log sheets, teaching hours, and other practicum work.
There is an assignment due for each of the 6 core modules (each module is 2 months).
A final theory AND practical assessment are required for those wishing to certify. Practicals can be done via recording for distance-learning students.
Those who meet the minimum course requirements are eligible to attend an additional Advanced Teacher Retreat at the end of the year! (This is optional, and not covered in the course fee). This retreat will be an immersion into ashram lifestyle, whereby we will practice the Shat Karma Kriyas (hatha yoga cleanses), enjoy ayurvedic food, practice more advanced meditation and asana techniques, and much more!
Fee Structures + Alumni Discounts!
Fee Structures + Alumni Discounts!
1750 EUR for international students / foreign nationals (*those who earn a living in Europe/UK/USA)
28,000 ZAR for permanent residents* of South Africa (*those who earn a living in South Africa)
NOTE: All ISHTA Yoga School / Afrishanti School of Yoga graduates receive a 5% alumni discount!
Core Themes Covered
Core Themes Covered
Module 1 — Advanced Asana, Anatomy & Biomechanics (60 hours)
Module 1 — Advanced Asana, Anatomy & Biomechanics (60 hours)
Purpose: Refine alignment, sequencing, yoga therapy & injury-informed teaching.
Snippets of Content:
Video lectures: “Functional vs. Aesthetic Alignment,” “Yoga Anatomy,” "The Therapeutics of Asana", "Divine Design" and more!
PDFs: Pose breakdowns with anatomy notes.
Quiz: Based on the course content + case study.
Assignment: Design a 90-min workshop for advanced students / Design a 90min class with a therepeautic theme.
Reflections: “What changed in your body awareness since your 200-hour?”
Module 2 — Pranayama, Meditation & Energetics (45 hours)
Module 2 — Pranayama, Meditation & Energetics (45 hours)
Purpose: Deepen subtle-body knowledge and meditative guidance.
Snippets of Content:
Video/audio lectures: Guided pranayama practices, “Kumbhaka and Bandha Safety", "Advancing Your Pranayama Practice" & "Facilitating Yoga Nidra For Healing".
Practice tracking: Students log daily meditation for 40 days.
Quiz: Case study.
Assignment: Design a 90min pranayama workshop (theme to be discussed) + journal a 40-day pranayama sadhana.
Reflections: “My relationship with stillness.”
Module 3 — Philosophy & Advanced Yogic Texts (45 hours)
Module 3 — Philosophy & Advanced Yogic Texts (45 hours)
Purpose: Integrating yogic philosphy into modern teaching contexts.
Snippets of Content:
Video/audio lectures: "A Guide to the Heart of the Yoga Sutras" & "A Key to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika".
Reading: Selected readings from the Yoga Sutras & Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Quiz: Integration of the core text teachings.
Assignment: A research paper on the philosophical framework (and practical applications) of one of these texts.
Reflections: “Reconciling ancient wisdom with Western pedagogy.”
Module 4 — Ayurveda, Yogic Cleansing & Healing Through Mono-Fasts (40 hours)
Module 4 — Ayurveda, Yogic Cleansing & Healing Through Mono-Fasts (40 hours)
Purpose: Expand scope into holistic, integrative teaching.
Snippets of Content:
Video/audio lectures: "Teaching Ayurveda-Informed Yoga", "Ayurveda as Lifestyle", "Therapy Through Food" & "The Healing Power of Mono-Fasts".
Reading: Selected readings from the course manuals.
Quiz: Integration of the core text teachings.
Assignment: Create a mini-course integrating yoga + Ayurveda.
Reflections: Journalling a mono-fast for a (selected) period of time / 40 days of sattvic eating.
Module 5 — Voice, Presence & the Subtle Art of Teaching Yoga (35 hours)
Module 5 — Voice, Presence & the Subtle Art of Teaching Yoga (35 hours)
Purpose: Develop authenticity, communication, and energetic transmission.
Snippets of Content:
Video/audio lectures: “Language of Empowerment,” “Holding Space," "Using Words to Create Change" & "Neuro-Linguistics".
Reading: Selected readings from the course manuals.
Quiz: Record and upload a 20-min yoga nidra using the techniques learned in this section.
Assignment: Create a mini-course integrating yoga + Ayurveda.
Peer Reflection: “Reflections on vocal tone and cueing.”
Module 6 — Business, Leadership & Sacred Entrepreneurship (30 hours)
Module 6 — Business, Leadership & Sacred Entrepreneurship (30 hours)
Purpose: Empower teachers to build sustainable, ethical careers.
Snippets of Content:
Video/audio lectures: “Authenticity in Branding", "Inclusivity in Marketing", "Yoga Business Models", "Sacred Prosperity" & "Aquarian Business Principles".
Template: Business plan worksheet.
Research: Market research in the field.
Assignment: Create a model for a successful yogic course/workshop, including the marketing approach.
Peer Reflection: “Sacred money mindset.”
Captsone Practicum & Certification (40 hours)
Captsone Practicum & Certification (40 hours)
Purpose: Embody teaching mastery and integration.
Teaching practicum: Students upload a full 75-min class for review.
Assignments: The accumulated assignments for your modules.
Assessment/s: The accumulation of your module marks PLUS a final written exam.
Feedback rubric: Alignment, voice, sequencing, philosophy integration.
OPTIONAL Attendance to the Graduate Retreat - this retreat is an additional opportunity to get together as a group after the year of study. It is a celebration of our time spent together (not included in the course fees).
Applications now open. This course only offers a limited number of spaces. Sign up now.
Applications now open. This course only offers a limited number of spaces. Sign up now.
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